International School Fees Rwanda: Budget to Premium

Rwanda (Kigali and other towns) has international schools from budget to premium – British, IB and other curricula. This guide gives fee ranges and example schools so you can make an informed choice. Some schools quote in USD.

Quick overview of fee ranges (annual tuition, indicative)

• Budget: Roughly RWF 2,500,000–5,500,000 per year (primary). Newer or smaller schools, recognised curricula.
• Mid-tier: Roughly RWF 6,500,000–12,000,000 per year (primary). Established schools, good facilities.
• Premium: Roughly RWF 13,500,000–22,000,000+ per year (primary). Top facilities, strong IGCSE/IBDP.

Secondary and exam years are typically higher. Kigali has the widest choice.

Budget end: example schools and fees

Kigali International Community School (KICS) (certain programmes), Green Hills Academy and École Belge de Kigali can sit in the budget band. Primary often RWF 3,000,000–5,500,000 per year. Check each school’s latest fee schedule.

Mid-tier: example schools and fees

Green Hills Academy, Kigali International Community School (KICS) and International School of Kigali (ISK) are mid-tier examples. Primary often RWF 7,500,000–12,000,000; secondary/IBDP can be RWF 12,000,000–18,000,000. Strong British/IB provision.

Premium: example schools and fees

International School of Kigali (ISK) (full programme), Green Hills Academy (senior years) and Kigali International Community School (KICS) sit at the premium end. Primary can be RWF 15,000,000–21,000,000 and secondary/IBDP RWF 18,000,000–26,000,000+. Extensive facilities and university placement.

What to watch beyond tuition

• Registration and enrolment fees (one-off; can be RWF 500,000–2,000,000+).
• Learning support and EAL – often extra; can add RWF 1,200,000–3,500,000+ per year.
• Board exam fees (IGCSE, IB, A level) – not in tuition; budget RWF 1,000,000–3,000,000+ per exam session.
• Currency: confirm RWF vs USD.

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How to choose

• Set your budget band and curriculum; request full fee schedules (tuition + one-off and annual extras).
• Compare total cost over 3–5 years and fee progression by year group.
• Clarify what is included vs add-on (support, trips, exams) and payment currency.

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